Species Distichopora violacea (Pallas, 1766)
Hydrocoral, Lace Coral
- Millepora violacea Pallas, 1766.
Generic Combinations
- Distichopora violaceae (Pallas, 1766).
Introduction
Morphology as described by Cairns (1988): A calcareous skeleton with wide, flat branches, forking regularly, slightly anastomosing; many branches having a line of pores along the edge through which polyps extend. Colour is pale purple.
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Hydroid and medusa stages: colonial (host(s): polychaete worm; Pedicularia sea snail).
General References
Cairns, S.D. 1988. New records of Stylasteridae (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) from Western Australia, including the description of two new species. Records of the Western Australian Museum 14(1): 105–119
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROZOA Owen, 1843 | 30-Jun-2017 | ADDED | Dr Narissa Bax |